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The Sharks were reluctantly ready to grant Leutele his wish - until Jarryd Hayne joined the Titans and ate up much of the club’s salary cap space.

But now that Hayne has left the Titans for Parramatta, the Titans have space in their roster once again and are keen to lure Leutele up north.

The 27-year-old Samoan international has been a quiet achiever for the Sharks and made the final tackle on Storm winger Marika Koroibete after the siren had sounded as Cronulla held on to win their maiden title in 2016.

Roosters link with fitness guru again

The Roosters have made a major acquisition - but he won’t appear on the club’s much discussed salary cap.

Keegan Smith - son of former Roosters coach Brian - has come back on board and brings a unique, cutting edge aspect to the club’s training and nutrition programs.

Smith was last with the Roosters in 2013 - when the club won the premiership in devastating style.

The Sydney Roosters will benefit from the addition of Keegan Smith to their coaching staff. (AAP)

The great Sonny Bill Williams was a huge disciple of Smith’s radical ways - which he learned travelling through South America and Africa.

The Roosters were fitter, faster and stronger than any team in the NRL under Smith’s watch - and his return to the club could signal another massive season for the Bondi boys.

Manly thrilled with rookie hooker

Manly officials are tipping unknown hooker Manase Fainu as an early contender for rookie of the year in 2018.

Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett is a huge admirer of the youngster, who recently signed a new two-year deal with the club.